Dapple ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Dapple ( verb )

1. To mark or cover with small spots of different colors or shades.
2. To cause to be spotted or marked with spots of different colors or shades.

Origin:

The word "dapple" comes from the middle english word "dappel" meaning "to spot or mark with spots of a different color or shade" which in turn is derived from the old english word "dæppel" meaning "spot or speck".

Examples:

1. The sunlight dappled the forest floor.
2. The horse's coat was dappled with white and brown spots.
3. The water dappled the rocks.
4. The sun dappled the leaves of the trees.
5. The shadows dappled the grass.

(As a noun)

Dapple ( noun )

1. To mark or cover with small spots of different colors or shades.
2. To cause to be spotted or marked with spots of different colors or shades.

Origin:

The word "dapple" comes from the middle english word "dappel" meaning "to spot or mark with spots of a different color or shade" which in turn is derived from the old english word "dæppel" meaning "spot or speck".

Examples:

1. The sunlight dappled the forest floor.
2. The horse's coat was dappled with white and brown spots.
3. The water dappled the rocks.
4. The sun dappled the leaves of the trees.
5. The shadows dappled the grass.